# Stylish Icon Emulations Agyness Deyn Channels Marilyn Monroe for Vogue By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-12-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paying-homage-to-icons-agyness-deyn-channels-marilyn-monroe-for-vogue References: [beautyconfessional.net](http://www.beautyconfessional.net/blog/2008/12/agyness-deyn-covers-vogue-korea.html) & [vogue.co.kr](http://www.vogue.co.kr/) The fixation and fascination with Marilyn Monroe, one of the most iconic figures in most parts on the worlds, continues unabated. As one of the signs of pop culture's infatuation with Marilyn, British super model Agyness Deyn will be featured on the January ‘09 issue of [Vogue Korea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine) dressed like the super icon. The [uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-marketplace) model will be styled like Marilyn, including flaunting the icon’s [famous beauty mark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign) on her left cheek. For the fashion shoot, Agyness also donned a platinum blond wig and Marilyn’s trademark red lipstick. The shoot was done by David Byun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Icon Emulation Fashion:** Fashion brands can create clothing lines or campaigns inspired by iconic figures to appeal to consumers' fascination with nostalgia and celebrity culture. - **Supermodel Styling:** Integrating iconic fashion elements or styles from popular figures into modern models' looks can give new lifelines to old trends and rebrand them as new fashion statements. - **Celebrity-inspired Beauty:** With Marilyn Monroe still being a beloved symbol of beauty, beauty brands can use her signature looks or image to market cosmetic products that would appeal to consumers seeking that glamorous, classic Hollywood look. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the public’s interest in emulation of classic icons to create customized or vintage collections and attract customers seeking to replicate classic styles. - **Beauty:** By making reference to Marilyn\\\'s signature retro style in their advertising campaigns and products, beauty brands can tap into the current demand for classic, timeless beauty. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can revive classic films and TV shows from the sixties and seventies and inspire a new wave of appreciation for the original icons, as well as collaborations with modern celebrities to create tribute or favoring programs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross.md) - [Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claudia-schiffer-barbie.md) - [Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-90s-looks.md) - [Comfortably Chic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-muse.md) - [Iconic Shoe Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amina-muaddis-fallwinter-2023.md) - [Iconic Touring Artist Makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madonnas-makeup.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md)